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Political instability in France: What are the potential consequences for the EU?
05 Sep 2025 18:15 GMT
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Consequences for the EU
The EU expects France to put … political analyst at the European Policy Centre (EPC).
… recently ruled out by European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde … are well above the Maastricht criteria established in 1992, which …
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Merz: Europe faces a prolonged confrontation with Russia; NATO remains the anchor
30 Aug 2025 07:54 GMT
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He confirmed that discussion of European nuclear deterrence with France is … more demanding security environment for Europe.
Merz also addressed information operations … the intention to respect the Maastricht criteria and warned against inflation, which …
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How can Hungary follow Bulgaria into the eurozone?
12 Sep 2025 15:54 GMT
… meaning decisions by the European Central Bank may not … will is key, alongside macroeconomic criteria, it is ultimately political … meet any of the Maastricht criteria: budget deficit, public debt … economic stability and deeper EU integration, it also involves …
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Prime Minister Zhelyazkov: Bulgaria Has Been Assessed On Merit for Meeting Maastricht Criteria
05 Jun 2025 11:19 GMT
… merit for meeting the Maastricht criteria, which shows the convergence … the requirements of the European Unionfor sustainability and stability, … after a meeting with EU Commissioner for Economy … Wednesday the European Commission and the European Central Bank …
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Annual Inflation Up to 2.3% in EU, 2% in Euro Area, 3.1% in Bulgaria
17 Jul 2025 13:52 GMT
European Union annual inflation was 2. … .1%.
Inflation rates in the European Union, euro area, and Bulgaria … , Bulgaria continues to meet the Maastricht criteria on price stability, which state …
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Lithuania Gains EU Backing For Higher Defense Spending Through 2028
09 Jul 2025 09:39 GMT
… in Brussels,
the European Union (EU) finance ministers gave … for
temporary overspending beyond EU fiscal limits when … During negotiations with the European Commission, the
Ministry of … adhere to the Maastricht convergence criteria
regarding fiscal deficits on …
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Bulgaria Loses Nothing by Joining the Eurozone, Says Former EU Commissioner
09 Jul 2025 05:06 GMT
… Foundation for European Progressive Studies and former European Commissioner for … confrontational stance in the EU - frequently blocking key … course. Access to withheld EU funds would be restored, … help Hungary meet the Maastricht criteria and move closer to …
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Bulgaria's Bumpy Path to the EU Single Currency: Timeline
08 Jul 2025 16:37 GMT
… and fireworks at the European Commission Representation building in … Bulgarian authorities, the European Commission concludes that Bulgaria … four nominal convergence criteria.
June 4, 2025: The ECB releases its … at a European Council meeting, the EU heads of …
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European Commission Welcomes Council's "Landmark" Decision Approving Bulgaria's Euro Area Accession
08 Jul 2025 16:38 GMT
The European Commission "welcomes the [EU] Council's … convergence criteria to join the euro area, an assessment complemented by the European … making structures like the ECB and the Eurogroup," … a united and prosperous European Union," the …
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EU Council gives final approval to Bulgaria’s euro entry
08 Jul 2025 13:33 GMT
… Bulgaria met all the required convergence criteria, including currency stability, inflation, public … positive assessment from the European Central Bank (ECB), which confirmed that Bulgaria … currency in 2002.
The EU created the European Central Bank to manage …